The N.C. Department of Labor recognizes that the safety and health of workers, performing the many varied tasks during a temporary traffic control situation, should always be analyzed before work … [Read more...] about Traffic Control and Safety in the Work Zone
Work Zone Safety
VDOT Warns Drivers to Be Cautious in Work Zones
In 2000, 10 people were killed in work zone accidents in Virginia. Since this is Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, VDOT participated Monday in a national news conference and awareness event on the … [Read more...] about VDOT Warns Drivers to Be Cautious in Work Zones
Help Keep Highway Construction Zones Safer for Everyone
As winter gives way to spring and temperatures gradually rise, ITD crews make the transition from plowing snow and applying anti-icer to filling potholes, re-striping highways, repairing bridges and … [Read more...] about Help Keep Highway Construction Zones Safer for Everyone
Highway Officials Warn Drivers to Slow down in Construction Zones
For workers toiling to repair highways, speeding remains a major hazard and transportation officials say some states plan to boost enforcement in work zones this year. State and federal officials, … [Read more...] about Highway Officials Warn Drivers to Slow down in Construction Zones
Work Zone Rule Information Available
The Federal Highway Administration has posted a brochure and four fact sheets related to the recently updated work zone safety and mobility rule (23 CFR 630 Subpart J). Developed by the FHWA Work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Rule Information Available
NYSDOT Unveils Highway Work Zone Education Initiatives: Truck Billboards and New Website to Raise Public Awareness of Construction Zones
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Chief Operating Officer Brian O. Rowback was joined today by officials from the State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS), State Police, … [Read more...] about NYSDOT Unveils Highway Work Zone Education Initiatives: Truck Billboards and New Website to Raise Public Awareness of Construction Zones